Highways Engineering Design
From major highways and bridges to local transport networks, highway engineering design is the foundation of economic growth and connecting people, goods and services.
The design and improvement of roads and highways is a natural consequence of the sustainable evolution of our communities and infrastructure.
Across the built environment, people need to be able to travel efficiently and safely, in order to live, work and thrive.
In the development of transport infrastructure, the design, detailing and construction of highway schemes are a consequence of the sustainable improvements required to connect places and communities.
Across urban and inter-urban networks, our engineers and technicians are delivering highway schemes that support the ambitions of public and private sector clients whilst also maintaining the vital flow of modern society.
Features and benefits of our service include:
- Value engineering and reduced risks.
- Surveys and land know-how.
- Unparalleled knowledge of statutory processes.
- Collaborative, pragmatic and proactive approach.
- Community and stakeholder engagement.
- Sustainable and active travel infrastructure expertise.
Our services
Our on-site and off-site highways design, covering alterations and improvements, includes:
- Design and detailing of complex highway and roundabout junctions
- Design and detailing of major earthwork schemes
- Design and detailing of pedestrian and cycles schemes
- Drainage design, negotiations and planning as part of S104/S105 and S106 agreements
- Traffic signal and street lighting design
- RRRAP assessments
- Preparation of bill of quantities
- Preparation of tender specifications and tender analysis
- Peer review
- Technical negotiations through the Highways Act (S278/S38 and S184 agreements)
- Support across the construction lifecycle
- Utility management services, diversions and protections.
- Traffic regulation advice
- Amendments to public rights of way under the Town and Country Planning Act/Highways Act
- Compulsory purchase orders
- Side road orders
In collaboration with developers, architects and the highways and planning teams in local authorities, we optimise alignment, earthwork and drainage solutions to provide sustainable cost-effective designs.
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